You’ll Be Left Second-Guessing Everything in This Riveting, Underrated Mystery Thriller
If it’s a movie set in a quaint, quiet town, there’s probably a mountain of dark secrets lurking beneath the surface — and in that regard, The Dry delivers. The film itself is set in Kiewarra, an Australian farming community…
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The Other, Possibly Better 2024 Nicolas Cage Horror Movie That ‘Longlegs’ Overshadowed Just Hit Streaming
It's rare to find a truly legendary actor, someone whose multifaceted talents and stellar track record can justify such a lofty moniker. Luckily for all, there are a few performers whose talent has earned them that title, with one of…
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John Wayne Only Appeared in One Western With This Other Legendary Western Star — And They’re a Perfect Match
Considering his wise breadth of Westerns over the span of about 50 years, one might think that John Wayne worked with just about everybody, and, for the most part, you'd be right. But there’s one Western star whom the Duke,…
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Companion: Where Humanity and AI Collide
It seems like a gross understatement to say “Companion isn’t your average sci-fi thriller”. Described as “one hell of a ride”, “deliciously wicked and “unhinged”, this film is a chilling descent into a near-future where technological advancement has spiraled dangerously…
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Drop (2025) Movie Details to Know
Release Date April 11, 2025 Director Christopher Landon Writer Jillian Jacob, Chris Roach Cast Meghann Fahy, Brandon Skienar, Violett Beane, Jacob Robinson, Ed Weeks MPA Rating Rated PG-13 for strong violent content, suicide, some strong language and sexual references From…
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Sinners (2025) Movie Details to Know
Release Date April 18, 2025 Cast Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Jack O’Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Benson Miller, Delroy Lindo Running Time Not available From Ryan Coogler—director of “Black Panther” and “Creed”—and starring Michael B. Jordan comes a…
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‘Presence’ Film Review: Artful Ghost Tale With Voyeuristic Intentions
Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Soderbergh exists as the rare director who feels at home in any genre. Since announcing his talents with 1989’s captivating character piece, Sex, Lies, and Videotape, Soderbergh refuses to be categorized, balancing big budget studio projects with…
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The Life and Legacy of David Lynch – Part 2
David Lynch has left the planet. Yet it still seems so surreal much like the body of work he leaves in his wake. After David’s passing, I got in touch with Matthew Kalil who has been a student of Lynch’s…
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You May Be Surprised By Who Almost Played Glinda Instead of Ariana Grande
It’s hard to imagine a world where Ariana Grande isn’t Glinda in Jon M Chu’s adaptation of Wicked, having just received an Academy Award nomination for her performance. She embodies the spirit of the character and has become so intrinsically…
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James Gunn’s Goriest Movie, ‘The Belko Experiment,’ Is a ‘Severence’ and ‘Squid Game’ Mash-Up
James Gunn loves violence. During a past interview with The Havard Crimson, he confessed that he always aims to achieve the double task of making audiences uneasy and ensuring they have plenty of fun. The director revealed that he has…
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52 Films Directed By Women To Watch In 2025
If you haven’t heard of the 52 Films by Women Challenge, it’s exactly what it sounds like: an opportunity to watch more female-directed films during the year. One every week if you’re really serious! Here at The Playlist, we try…
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12 Years Later, the Disney Cult Sci-Fi Movie That Tom Cruise Wanted to Star in Is Way Better Than Its Baffling Box Office Would Suggest
Tom Cruise has a career packed with plenty of science fiction films. Edge of Tomorrow survived a turbulent production and became a surprise success. Oblivion may not have been as successful, but it led to Cruise working with Joseph Kosinski,…
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